First
proclamation in support of Mental Health initiative in the state
of Tennessee issued
News-Medical-Net
On November 9, 2009, Honorable Speaker of the Senate Ron Ramsey,
and Honorable Senator Mark Norris issued the first proclamation
in support of a Mental Health initiative in the state of Tennessee.
This is a major breakthrough to benefit people living with bipolar
disorder in the State of Tennessee, and support The Brilliance in
Bipolar Initiative.
A
fact-based media briefing on bipolar disorder in Nova Scotia
News-Medical-Net
An estimated 26,000 Nova Scotians live with bipolar disorder.
Often stigmatized in popular culture, the experience of bipolar
disorder varies from one person to the next and almost always
has a drastic impact on how individuals think, behave and function.
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graduate from first Canyon County Mental Health Court
KTVB Boise CALDWELL -- A Canyon County judge says 16 percent of
the nation's prison population suffers from a mental illness.
Now that same judge is doing her part to help inmates get help,
instead of serve time. On Tuesday evening, four Canyon County
residents graduated from the first "Mental Health Court."
They have all been diagnoised with either bipolar disorder, schizophrenia,
or major depression ...
Police
Shoot VA Man Suspected of Stealing Flowers
WHSV Harrisonburg
The ex-wife of a man who was fatally shot by Fairfax County police
says he suffered from bipolar disorder.
National
Bipolar Foundation To Celebrate Initiative
The Memphis Daily News
The Memphis-based National Bipolar Foundation today will celebrate
its new initiative with the MedicAlert Foundation.Memphis Mayor
A C Wharton Jr. is ....
New
guidebook on how to manage bipolar symptoms
News-Medical-Net
Many Americans suffer from bipolar disorder and their treatment
often includes myriad medications. But what if there is another
way to cope with the illness that comes from within? In his revolutionary
new guidebook, "Living Out of Darkness: A personal journey
of embracing the bipolar opportunity" (published by AuthorHouse),
George Denslow -- who was diagnosed bipolar at age 17 -- presents
a ...
Byrne
to speak at DBSA meeting
Corsicana Daily Sun
Madeleine Byrne, Ph.D., clinic director with ADAPT of Texas, will
be the guest speaker at the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
(DBSA) meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Bipolar
Medication Doesnt Impact Cognitive Performance
Psych Central
A new study has found no significant performance differences between
patients who are taking medication for bipolar disorder and those
who arent on a range of neurocognitive tests. Previous research
has shown that cognitive deficits can exist in patients with bipolar
disorder, even while experiencing a manic phase. But how medication
might play a role in [...]
MedicAlert
expands to help the bipolar
Memphis Commercial Appeal
They can now, thanks to a partnership with the Memphis-based National
Bipolar Foundation and the MedicAlert Foundation. The "Safe
'til Stable" initiative ...
Does
Breakfast Clubber Anthony Michael Hall Need More Detention?
E! Online
While Hall himself, who suffers from a mild case of bipolar disorder,
has yet to speak out on the incident, his spokesman told the Post
that "all of the ...
Accused MGH Rapist Ruled Competent
Boston Channel.com
A court psychologist previously said Flavell believes he is hearing
voices and has been diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder.
...
Your
Career: More disabilities to be protected
MSNBC
Changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act are redefining
the definition of disability to include a host of workers with
conditions such as epilepsy, diabetes or bipolar disorder. Bipolar
disorder - Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 - Health -
Mental Health - Disorders
Dr.
Gott: Know signs of bipolar disorder
Northwest Herald
Dear Dr. Gott: Will you write about bipolar? What is it, and why
do some people get it? Is there medication that helps? Dear Reader:
Bipolar disorder, ...
Lacey:
I hadn't heard of bipolar
The Press Association
EastEnders star Lacey Turner has admitted she hadn't heard of
bipolar disorder when she was told about her latest storyline.
The actress also said she was ...
No
psychiatrist nearby? Turn on the screen
Detroit Free Press
Dr. Paul Quinlan, a child psychiatrist at Michigan State University,
talks to his young patients about everything from ADHD to bipolar
disorder. But in a state strapped for child psychiatrists, where
one in five children have behavioral or emotional issues, there's
not enough time to drive to the farthest corners and innermost
cities where need is greatest.
Mother
feared for her life before she and child were killed
Houston Chronicle
A sister of Shara Torres says she heard gunshots over the phone.
Officers, accused of delaying a response to calls for help, accuse
Torres' bipolar boyfriend in the murder-suicide.
Frontline
reports drastic increase in kids being prescribed medications
for ...
Examiner.com
Now a million children have been prescribed with bipolar disorder,
a condition that normally manifests itself in early adulthood
like many mental illnesses, ...
'Living
Out of Darkness: A personal journey of embracing the bipolar opportunity'
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
Many Americans suffer from bipolar disorder and their treatment
often includes myriad medications. But what if there is another
way to cope with the illness that comes from within? In his revolutionary
new guidebook, "Living Out of Darkness: A personal journey
of embracing the bipolar opportunity" , George Denslow --
who was diagnosed bipolar at age 17 -- presents a comprehensive,
in-depth look ...
Illness
and Intimacy
New York Times
“I had studied and written about depression and bipolar
illness for 20 years. . . . If I couldn't be public about it,
it was scarcely reasonable to hope ...
Court
Notebook: Disney addict, hoarder can use insanity defense
Naples Daily News
Berry had argued she suffered from bipolar disorder and was insane
when she embezzled. “All three doctors did raise an issue
— the insanity of the defendant ...
Mary
Weiland's "Fall to Pieces," a Memoir of Drugs and Rock
'n Roll
LimeLife (blog)
She would later be institutionalized with bipolar disorder. "The
bonfire was huge and very pretty. Everything went up in smoke
quickly, except the shoe ...
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